East Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Col. James M. Schoonmaker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 17, 2022
1. Col. James M. Schoonmaker Marker
To your right you will see one of the ship's six Mooring Winches. The green object (steel bar) on the deck in front of you is known as the Tiller, and is attached directly to the head of the rudder post.
In front of you is the ship's Anchor Chain Locker. Underway. this locker housed the ship's 550 ft. anchor chain, which was comprised of 62 1b. links. Peer through the opening to see this extremely large chain used to hoist the ship's 4,100 lb. stern. anchor.
Now head forward along the port side and enter the Engine Room, first doorway on your right. Head down the stairwell and look to the right to view the Steam Driven Steering Gear Engine. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 39.417′ N, 83° 30.96′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in East Toledo. It is on Front Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this
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Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Col. James M. Schoonmaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchors (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Capstan (within shouting distance of this marker); SS Col. James M. Schoonmaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Radio Direction Finder
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 17, 2022
2. Col. James M. Schoonmaker Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
